Montréal to New Orleans (YUL–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Montréal to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,394 mi 3h 38m nonstop -1h behind 65 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between YUL and MSY, connecting options are available through 65 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,050
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Montréal.
YUL: EDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,394 mi / 2,243 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 38m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to YUL

The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.

Facts

YUL–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,394 mi / 2,243 km
Flight time3h 38m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: YUL
Full nameMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 3h 38m. The route covers 1,394 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GSO, MKE, DAY, APF, MEM, HPN, ILM, TEB, PDK, RIC, SAV, PIT, BWI, TMB, STL, BCT, JAX, CHS, SUA, NAS, PBI, OPF, MDW, HOU, RSW, SCF, PLS, GUA, MBJ, SJO, SAL, LIR, SJC, CVG, DCA, CLT, FLL, ATL, MIA, JFK, EWR, BOS, NCE, IAD, LAS, YYZ, ORD, LGA, DFW, TPA, PHL, MCO, BNA, DEN, CUN, AUS, DTW, LHR, SAN, IAH, PHX, LAX, SFO, RDU and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Montréal.
Yes, return flights from MSY to YUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YUL to MSY

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YUL to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to MSY ranges from 3 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,394 miles (2,243 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GSO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.